It would be great if there would be an interview section within the software/online filing to mention this. As you are aware, in the state of California a W-2 is generated with Line 1 wages as $0, but other required withholdings are included to assume for a non-professional filer, that it needs to be reported on their taxes. In addition, I file as married and my Wife has reportable income. I spend hours completing the online questionnaire, only to be rejected for e-filing. If I knew that I didn't need to include my W-2, It would have saved me a lot of time.
Appreciate the answer from the expert in any case.
